Mary Dana & Felipe ~ Memorial Day Yoga Retreat

May 27 - June 1

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Escape the urban grind for 5 days and nights of yoga, fresh air, and mountain blooms. Join Mary Dana Abbott and Felipe Gonzalez for a journey through the elements on a rustic, heart-filled, revitalizing spring getaway melding music, vinyasa and philosophy amidst some of the most beautiful natural scenery in Guatemala.

VillaSumaya Retreat Center is situated on the picturesque shores of Lake Atitlan in the heart of the Guatemala highlands. There will be time for tours, adventure, ceremony, relaxing, spa, and, of course, lots of yoga.

About the Teachers

Mary Dana Abbott first found herself on a yoga mat 30 years ago as a child when she and her Dad went to a hatha yoga classes together. Since then she has studied numerous disciplines and styles, landing thirteen years ago at Laughing Lotus, where she currently co-directs the 200-hour teacher training and directs the advanced studies programs for sequencing and hands-on assists. Known for detailed attention to alignment, precise transitions and an easy-going approach, her classes are thoughtful explorations of asana designed for anyone to reach their fullest kinesthetic potential. Currently based in NYC, Mary Dana leads trainings and workshops all over the world and is the creator of Precision Flow Yoga, a style of yoga that merges form, flow and fun!

Felipe Gonzalez’s passion for music, movement, and spirituality is what initially brought him to the yoga practice. It was his need to connect and serve that ignited his desire to teach. Drawn to the disciplines of Bhakti and Nada Yoga, Felipe devotes his practice and teachings to connecting to something greater than oneself. With an artist’s Soul and a healer’s heart, he infuses mantra, chanting, and graceful, linear movements to all his classes.

I have never felt the power of Nature and Her healing qualities as much as I did when teaching and practicing at Villa Sumaya. The land is sacred and magically healing.

Every winter since 2006, Villa Sumaya has enfolded our groups of creative writers and yoginis in her beautiful arms.

For both of us, the week at Villa Sumaya was a transformational experience, and I don’t often use that term.

Comfortable space to rest and to feel the spirit while nurturing the senses. Wonderful services, staff and treatments. A gem to add in the heart of your spiritual journeys.

The most wonderful relaxing environment that restores your peace and helps you appreciate life. You'll meet wonderful people and achieve a sense of calm not possible anywhere else.

Villa Sumaya is one of those few places that you can go and finally let go of trying to get more of what you don't need. In this oasis of calm, I find I can use the surrendered energy to make a difference with what I have and who I am.

My time at Villa Sumaya was the highlight of my trip to Guatemala. When I feel my patience fading during times of stress, now I close my eyes, picture Villa Sumaya, and remember all that I learned while I was there.

You’ve created a very personal, loving and gentle environment. It was a real honeymoon in such a beautiful place.

This has been one of the most perfect weeks I have ever experienced. Everything here was beyond my expectations. From the surroundings, to the people in the villages, the staff, the center, the food, just everything!

Michelle

I've had many amazing adventures since those 8 days at Villa Sumaya, yet it still remains the place in the world that I think of as the most peaceful, spiritual and magical.

Mikki

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Villa Sumaya is an Eco-Chic Wellness Center. We are dedicated to rejuvenating holistic practices and healing modalities as well as preserving Mayan traditions and facilitating outdoor adventure in the heart of the Altiplano. Majestically located on the shores of Lake Atitlan, we offer custom designed all inclusive services, to personal, group and family retreats.